Recipe: Marinated Tuna with Pineapple Salsa (grilled or broiled)

MARINATED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

"A perfect entree for entertaining, the tuna is cooked on the grill just before serving; the marinade may be made well ahead of time.

Fruit "salsas" are now is vogue...a great way to get a wide variety of phytochemicals for better health. Tuna is high in protein and low in fat."

1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 Ahi tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)
Pineapple Salsa (for serving, recipe follows)

In a shallow on-aluminum bowl, combine the vinegar, onions, mustard, and pepper. Coat the tuna with marinade and marinate for several hours, refrigerated, turning occasionally.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Light a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler. Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Broil or grill the tuna 4 to 6 inches from the broiler or very hot coals, 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare to medium rare doneness.

Serve with Pineapple Salsa.

PINEAPPLE SALSA
Makes about 3 cups

"This sweet-spicy salsa is great with grilled dishes or chips."

1 (16 ounce) can pineapple, drained
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large non-aluminum bowl, combine all the ingredients and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Meals On The Move: Rish Hour Recipes by Holly Berkowitz Clegg